Self-Confidence Meet The World on Equal Terms Affirmation

Today’s Affirmation

I look everyone I encounter squarely in the eye with sincere respect for them and complete confidence in myself. I am firm in my conviction that I am up to any reasonable challenge. I have the courage and understanding to meet the world on an equal footing; looking down on no one nor standing in awe of anyone. For everyone, beyond his or her position and burdens, is simply another human being doing the best possible given his or her current circumstances. Remembering this creates understanding within me and contributes to my peace of mind and success.

This affirmation speaks of courage, conviction, and the confidence to meet the world head on. When you allow your problems and challenges to take center stage in your life, it's easy to fall into a cycle of diminishing self-confidence.

You forget who you truly are and why you’re truly here. You forget your uniqueness and ignore your greatness.

Worse, those feelings and that forgetfulness have ripple effects out into the world. You don't give yourself the benefit of the doubt and you are even less likely to grant it to the next person. Your thoughts become narrow and judgmental, and you don't take into account the circumstances under which the next person is operating. 

The world can be a better place starting today, if only you will live with greater confidence. When you are confident your vision broadens, and more possibilities open up. You see yourself and the world with balanced eyes that recognize strengths as well as opportunities for improvement.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, "If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me."

Keep the universe with you today. Pledge to believe in yourself at least a little more than yesterday. Meet the world as an equal and it is forced to treat you as one.

Peace...

Ray